Ajax Post Filter
v1.6by James Irving-Swift · updated 14 years ago
Filter posts with ajax
- Rank
- #29,786
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.6K
- 7,610 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Ajax Post Filter at a glance
Ajax Post Filter is a WordPress plugin by James Irving-Swift with 10+ active installs, the #29,786 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.6 came out on Jun 14, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 204 plugins tagged “development”, it ranks #60. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Ajax Post Filter |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#29,786 · down 256 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #29,786 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,784 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,929 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #30,027 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #30,129 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #30,037 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #30,021 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #30,467 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,744 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,237 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,257 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #29,403 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,530 |
Growth %
Average -0.44% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -5.88% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.56% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.6100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 5, 2011
- Last updated
- Jun 14, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Ajax Post Filter
How many websites use Ajax Post Filter?
Ajax Post Filter is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,786 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Ajax Post Filter been downloaded?
7,610 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Ajax Post Filter last updated?
Version 1.6 came out on Jun 14, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Ajax Post Filter compatible with the latest WordPress?
Ajax Post Filter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Ajax Post Filter still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Ajax Post Filter have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Ajax Post Filter?
The plugins most like Ajax Post Filter, by the tags they share, are YMC Filter (4K+), Post Duplicator (200K+) and YARPP (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.6K |
| Author | James Irving-Swift |
| First released | Oct 5, 2011 |
| Version | 1.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 14, 2012 |
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